宣命

Readings

Kana: せんみょう、せみょう

Romaji: senmyō, semyō

Definition

noun

1

imperial edict (written in a classical grandiose style)

See also: 宣命体

Kanji

宣

Readings: セン、 のたま.う

Meanings: proclaim, say, announce

命

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち

Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint